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Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-07-13
WHAT THE COMMISSIONERS SAY

-
Concerning the missing petitions filed
with the board of commissioners in be.
half of the local option election, O re-
porter OF the Press & Dakotaian visited
the commissioners this morning while
that body was In session. Upon inquiry
OF the chairman OF the board, Mr..
w. FL. Edmunds, as to what effect the
stealing OF these petitions hal upon
the action Of the board, that official stat.
cd that it had no weight what ever
that the names on the missing papers
hal all been checked of before they
we've taken, the board having gone
through and checked off the entire
list and were engaged in going
over the list the Second time when i,
was discovered that a portion of the
petitions we're missing. While it is
probable that a very few errors may
have occurred IN the process OF checking
the first time, the number could
not have affected the result. This
statement of the chairman was endorsed
by the full board and clerk, ali of whom
we're present. The chairman stated
that the county would give $25 90
for the recovery of the missing
petitions and the detection of the
person who took them. The matter O
whom the guilty party might be was
discussed and some circumstances were
cited that we forbear mentioning.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-07-13
THE DIVISION CONVENTION.

The Temporary and Permanent Organ.
izntion-A Large Attendance.
Huron, July Especial to the Press
and Dakotaian: A very enthusiastic
meeting. Carter, OF Lincoln county
was selected for temporary chairman,
and Anderson, of Sanborn county, tenn
porary secretary. The permanent or
ganiz alton Is as follows: Campbell. Of
Yankton county, chairman; LItchten-
Waltner, of Hughes county, secretary;
Assistant secretaries, Drake of Brown
county, and Crofoot of Bsadle county,
1t is estimated that 300 delegates are
present.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-07-13

liabiy informed and he Will vouch for
this state of affairs. A member of the
present board was asked to express him.
self on this matter to-day, and he re-
marked: sit will be- o warm. long day
before / resign. / wan some of these
honest fellows, who want my place on
the board to have me arrested.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-07-13
The MISSING PETITIONS.

A Portion of the w. q. t, u: LEGAL
Option Petitlon is Found to be Missing
asid CANNOT De Accounted for.
The w. 1T. U. local option petition
m alter is just now causing considerable
talk 10 this city, and many are the
theories advanced by on.participants as
to.what became of that portion of the pc.
tition which has turned up missing.
The facts are simply these: After the
persons who have been circulating the
petition III the county had COM
plet,d their laboIs the names of the en-
tire petition are claimed to have num-
bered 874 The petition was filed with
the county auditor Tuesday the 9th, just
as 1t was last couuted, and the board Of
county commissioners in counting the
names and comparing the petition and
poll books of the last election, found but
GU names in all, And here the matter
stands. The commissioners are at loss
to say what has become of the missing
papers while the people who circulated
Ihe petitlon are able TO account specific
ally for S74 names. A rigid and careful
examination into the matter since yes
terday dlsoloses nothing except that 1856
names claimed to have been on the
original papers are not there now. The
temperance workers who are interested
do not accuse any one of %purlolnipg or
getting away with them, bat in reply to
all questions as to what has
become of them they say that
there is no accounting for them. The
fact is that they are gone, and have dis
appeared since they were filed. This af-
fair is somewhat. serious, but there is an
idea prevalent to the effect that it will
be investigated and cleared up to the
satisfaction Of every body concerned.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-07-13
Reward s25 to 800,

Stolen from j. d. Woodland on June
2Sth, 1887, ont chestnut sorrel horse. II
years old i6 l,snds high, thin in flesh
shoulders called, bunch on left shoulder
and bare foot.
Will pay $25 for recosery of horse and
800 for horse and thief.
id. WooDARD, Grant Center
s. r. Sears, onawa, Iowa.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-07-13
Cement walks.

lam now prepared to put down the
Cement walk. the same as that laid in
front OF the residence of E. p. Wilcox.
Price 20 cents per foot. Send in your
orders early as I wish to order a car load,
Address Box 1172, A. GRAVE, Yankton.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-07-13
a q u R

TO all who are suffering from The error nd
indiscretions OF youth. nervous weakneas, curly
decay, lossof manhood. &c, / Will send a recipe
that viii cure you,F 4eR GIL r,sis great
remedy was discoyered by q missionary in South
America, Send a seif-addressipd envelope to the
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-07-13

Latest and best styles OF
Ladies', Misses and Chill
dren's slippers ever shown in
YanktOn at
JACOB MAx 81 SON.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-07-13
Watches, diamonds, oliver
goods and spectacles, at the
jewelry store of
H. Ct. CLARK & Co,
YanktOn, ID. T.

Ohicago, Milwaukee & st. Paul rail.
way excursion to Sioux City horse races
Round trip, fare y one-ffth. Return
good until Friday July 10Th 1887.
WALTER a, DEAN, Agent.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-07-13

J. R. samborn & Sons furniture
warerooms. A complete line Of all
classes OF furniture, upholstering and
undertaking.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-07-13
10 whom 1t May concern.

TIE Whom 1t May Concern.
Y The ordinances Of the city of Yankton
require that rubbish and manure be re-
moved from ell alleys and lots to some
point beyond the city limits. Owners
and occupant OF premises will forth
with see that this provision OF the ordi-
nance is complied With; otherwise they
will be liable to the penalties which the
ordinance prescribes,
PA1RIoK BRENNAN.
City Marshal.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-07-13

IT you want great bargains
come and see our job lots OF
boots and shoes.
@ s. SON.,
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-07-13

$4,000 to loan on Yankton city prop
e.ty Of 10 per cent. E. M. O,BRIEN.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-07-13

Select q lot in Taylor & Sargents ad-
dition before the best ones are ell gone.
E. M. O'BRIES.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-07-13

The boss screen doors at the st. Croix
Lumber oompsny's yard.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-07-13
Hotel and Boarding House for
49,. -.AL-.S oI0 nns Pom. -- ------

Sale or Rent.
The Griffin property situated on the
corner vt Cedar and Fifth street known
as The Central hotel for sale or rent.
Location convenient to heNorthwestern
depot. WILLIAM P, DpwF Wy.
sy- Herald please copy.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-07-13

MoTsy to loan on real state or chattle
security. 10. H.YAN ANTWERP,
Abatraot Office,
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1887-07-13
THE WEATHER.
f A TEMPERATURE

Max. Thermometer 90.
Min. Thermometer III
*fDenotes trace of rain fall.
MEAN TEMPERATURE.
For July IL. 1887, 1858.
For the same date during the past thirteen
years, 1913.
4. 81. THOMPSON,
sere't Signal Corps. u g. A.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1887-12-29

Artillery. u. S, a. Lieutenant vii.
son ia now the commandment of cadets
and military instructor at the Vest
Virginia University. He is ur.ed
for an early promotion TO n captaincy
in the army. Lieutenant Wilson'S
record is splendid one, and one
probably not known 10 even the pcu
pie of the State among whom h, lives.
He enlisted in the volunteer scrvic.
in 1851. at the age Of 10 years. and
served three years in the War OF tie
Rebellion, during which time he was
prisor'r of war i'm Richmond.
In 1865 he went West with his reg.
imcnt and did service against the In.
dians. He was hosorably discharge
~ Oneba in lSG5. and was appointed
from West Virginia to West Point in
1870 and graduated in 1874, fourtl,
in class Of IL members.
There will be Two vacancies within
the next year, and if Wilson docs
not succeed in securing one Of them
1t will not be the fault Of lis friends.
Wilson is native Of West Virginia
and was born and raised at Grafton
Register.
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BR ATDONIILI,E.

The Christmas entertainment was a
grand success. The church looked
beautiful. In front Of the tree. and
just high enough to be conspicuous.
was the motto Merry Christmas to ALI
in snowy letters on a dark blue back
ground \ wreath Of pine. decked
with bright roses, and festooued in
graceful carves and loops cncircled the
walls. The chandelier was trimmed
with running pine and roses. Last
but by no means least. was the tree
bending meath It's load Of beautiful
and voluable presents; the tables were
groaning under their loads of china
glass aud silver. Packages and parcels
were piled in every available corner
near the tree Some very elegant and
valuable presents were noticed. The
tree was brilliantly lighted with dozens
Of wax candles and fancy lanterns. In
deed the writer could almost wish for
an orchard of such trees. The entire
service was good Not n break from
beginning to ending the band played
remarkably we'll and the children
never sang better The cantata. Judge
Santa Claus was played in full. and
seemingly, very much enjoyed by the
audience. Misses Myra aad Lulu Ia.
gons played a medley, and everyone
took an interest in tho preparations and
scarcely anyone was forgotten when the
presents were distributed. Although
the house wrs crowded the very best
Of order was maintoincd to the last.
We have every reason to be glad that
VIC made an effort to celebrate Christ
mas, for il certainly was anything else
but q failure.
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PISGAII.

j. I. Gribble gave fine reception
on Christmas Eve to the young folks of
this place. The turkey roasted for
the occasion weighed ~ pounds a
good time is reported by those present.
Miss Cate gave spelling bee last
week, as did also David Wright last
Friday night.
Ed. Michael, of Athens, o., passed
through here last week en- route to Nor
gantown and Fairmont
.J. l.. Walls made trip to King
wood this week; also Abner Walls and
VIM Smith
A. p. Hays killed very fine wild
turkey last aYcek There are great
many turkeys in the mountain this win
ter
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1887-12-29
TANNERY.

As have not seen any thing in
youF rapcr from this place. thought
| would write . lire or two To let
tue people know how things are 90.
ing on in this part Of the county.
This is very bard weather on
wheat.
Peter Fickcy Las trade ! farms
with man about three mules G,oir
Iiaz lion, and will moyc in about two
weeks.
There issome very savage dogs in
this country.
would not care if AIr. G. would
come every d@y il lie brings that
bucket every lime.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1887-12-29

EDITOR ARGUS 81 was amused nj
Bro. Dawson's editorial in booming
Gen. Nathan GOf Cor the Vice Presi
dency. 1t is pretty hard to tell
whether Bro Dawson is in earnest
or just poking fun at the little Gen.
eIal. There is enc thing certain.
however, and that is that he did mo-,
contnc himself to accuracy and trutl
in speaking of the Republican Club
Convention in NV York. This is
my reason for believing the Senator
is toying with the little General. III
his edit' rial lie says:
lie tGoh) was not only elected
temporary chairman. but nothing but
his positive dtclination prevented
his election to The Presidency Of The
National League
Now. according 10 the report of
the Republican Club Convention.
Daniel j. Rl an, Of Ohio, was elected
temporary chairman by vote Of 100
to l54 for Coil 1t is true some Of
the newspapers insinuated that the
little General was cheated out of the
craftsmanship by his Republican
brethren who dwell in harmony and
who are not capable of committing n
dIshonorabIe act. Maybe this is
what the Senator had reference To-
when he said Golf was elected tenn
porary chairman Nor is it true
that Cot couid have been cIectrr
President Of the National Legue
The report Of the caucus says:
j. b. Foster, President of IN,
New Xork Club, Gen. GoT, of West
Virginia, and Chauncy NJ. Dppew.
Of New York, were nominated in
turn for the Presidency of the Ma
tional League. Mr. Depew received
49, votes to 1Ql for Foster and 8 for
GOf.'
Three forGoH!! Does this look
like he could have been elected TO
the Presidency of the National
League were it 1T for his 'positive
declination?' 1t is true that Chaun
cy NJ. Depew could have been elect
ed President were it not for his posi-
tive declinatiou. But let it be re
membered that Drpew is a bigger
man than Cuff. After Mr. Dcpew
declined the honor tic fight vas he
tween j. b. Foster, of New York.
and Col. Snowden, Of Pennsylvania
and it is all 'boslf to say that Gen.
GoG could have IL but for his posi-
tiva defamation.
Excuse me, Senator. for CORRECTING
you, but We want focts.
ANTI BLAINE.
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OUR LOCAL NEWSLETTERS.
THE NE Bs FROM am OUARrERs oF.
PRES7ON COUNTT
CLADESVIIIE
GLADESVILLE.

Born, unto W. II. Zipn and wife,
December ~. twins-bo;h girls.
George u. Shafer lost very fine 2
year-old colt a few days ago.
j.. Sbafer gave turkey dinner to q
few Of their friends on Sunday.
Miss Flora Lanham attended the fes-
tival and Christmas tree at Goshen Sat
urday night.
Jerry +. Powell, of Palatine, has
come back to work at Iroudalc.
There will be New Year tree AT
this place New Years Eve
a festival will be held at Irondalc
December 20 and so, the proceeds to be
used towards building the t. b. Church
at that place.
The furnace will be put in full blast
about January /.
Squire Ed. Brand was visiting at +.
Shafer's last week.
Rev. +. Doolittlc preached in the
Baptist Church at this place Sunday,
December l9.
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rLE >ANT GROVE.

As we have not scca any thing i'm
the columns Of your paper from this
section of country, we will send a
few items.
The ground is bare amd the wealth
CT is cold.
There will be Xmas tree ut C. Had
F1rms, aud we hope there will he q
good attendance and fair nilht.
Our school taught by T.. II. Tremb.
~. is progressing finely He has an
enrolment 90 thirty-scven
The farmers around hare are busy
haIimg LING.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1887-12-29

The reports made to the Connect.
cut bureau of labor statistics from
forty.siz families of working people
shows that the average income per
family is $3.50 per month or sl.74
per day; the average daily income
per person being 35I cents. The av.
erage expenses are S6O.ol per family,
81 30 per day or 4G cents per person,
1t is asserted that the party that re.
duces the Tariff will lose Connect
'ut. where the work people are so
beautifully protected Thirty.five
and half cents day with forty cents
as the cost of living Really the
tariff protects Connecticut working
people nobly.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1887-12-29

ALL business at the Reading Rail.
road Comrany's mines is stopped.
Friday morning the order to strike
was received. and tho crews of the
coal trains Immediately left for their
homes. 1t is expected that the
shop employees ofthe road will he
notified TO quit work. Sixty. FIVE
thousand men are now idle. Much
suffering must ensue if the strike is
not settled soon.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1887-12-29

THE Pennsylvania State Grange
was in session Last week AMI Over
seer t. S. McSparrow, of Lancaster
county, made powerful report in
favor of tariff reform. lie appealed
to the farmers not to be misled on
the raw material, and gave figures to
show that TO protect wool industry
amounting to Sl5,0a0.OuO the people
pay as consumers an excess of Sl46..
coo 600. Then be quoted from fg.
ures showing the assessed valuation
of farms 10 illustrate low freight
determinations were unjust taxations
and high tariffs are crippling the ag.
ricultural resources. From 1850 to
1860, under loS tariff, farms increas.
cd 100 per cent, in valuation; from
1850 TO 1870. under high tariff, Al
per cert, and from 1870 to 1880. al.
so under high tariff, ouly 9 pr cent.
lie opposed the repeal Of the inter
nal revenue tax and favored tariff
reform, but not indiscriminate free
trade ~ III. Demo,iai.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1887-12-29

BEFORE we publish another issue
OF the ARGUS our readers will have
eni'rsd upon a new wear. and 1897
will be numbered with those OF the
past All our acts. both good end
bad, are placed upon r, cord and can
not be changed. The year 1888 is
destined To be ore foil Of events for
history, TO be handed down tn our
posterity when we have Joined the
silent majority Our enterprises
ore growing, commerce with foreign
countries increasing, the Presidential
and Congregational campaigns are to
be fought, and upon the result #
those contests hangs The destiny Of
our country Whrther 10 will be a
government Of tic people and for
the people or for the monopolists
Let Us, therefore, sec 90 il that We
perform our duties faithfully and well.
that our words be those Of kindness
our acts Of mercy, ami our Uoies Gy
tie Democratic contributes neo 61H.
II We do our duty in these matters
We will have 10 cause % regret our
actions when we are called 90 give an
account Of our stewardship.
May al our patrons lave pros
porous and happy New Year
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1887-12-29

The readers of Wide Awake maya
zine for young people are so accustomed
to good reading aud pictures that they
will wonder how it IS going to be bet
ter than ever the coming year But it
Is, The new year has already begun
with tho holiday number just out-a
truly great number, larger and richer.
more varied, and therefore it must be
better than euer before. And the pub
fishers have a primer to send TO those
who want 80 know what wide Awake
Is going to have in IL in 1888. So high
is the best Of young peoples literature
nowadays that we are all Of us glad to
be young Ninc-tenlbs Of reading
people prefer it to what is written for
them for it has the rare merit Of being
easy as well as good Send 81 80 TO
D Lothorp Company, Boston
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1887-12-29

a company has been organized and
a charter granted for the purpose OF
building railroad from point on
the South Branch Railway near the
town Of Romney, West Virgn mia, aud
To run thence to a point near the gan
in Short mountain whore North riv.
er passes through said mountain.
The corPorators are RObt. W. Mon
roe Of Kingwood; G.. 8. White, Isaac
7 Brady, $ l. Flournoy, r. w.
Gilkeson and G. w. Daily Of Rom.
ney.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1887-12-29

Never more popular and prosperous
than to-day, the Magazine Of American
History opens ifs nineteenth volume
With a wonderfully interesting January
number The number also contains
its usual departments Of interesting
mIacellany with book reviews. some
Of which arc illustrated This mara
zine is an imperative necessity to all
readers Of intelligence. With is stores
Of varied information, and its careful
editing, its value for preservation be-
comes moro aud more distinctly appar-
cnt with each succeeding issue. Price
$500 year 7I3 Broadway, New
York City
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A FARM FOR SALE.

4 farm Oi Q8 acres in valley District
one bar nile from Rcedfvilie and on
me "l the Back Duttie n n 20 acres ~
this farm il cleared and 20 actes Of good
timbrrs nas new dwelling hOuso and
bHru new fencing md j. in * client
condition. thrOughuuB has two wells nnd
three springs oi neveT-iailinE water. uu.
derlaid with The 4 and TOO. veins of
90 ! npd non ore; very desirable farm.
Pr iutther Inflammation ri 90 terms.
ct5 call on or ddrpSs.
STONE y KILDuw Real Fstato Acts
kinRWnoh. West Va
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1887-12-29

TANrMANY Hall held meeting last
Ihur'day and passed resolutions
asking the Democratic National Com.
mittee to select New York City as
the plac" fr the meeting of the
Democratic National Convention of
1888.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1887-12-29
RIlUIVRewaried are lhosO win read
Farm for Sale.

Tie undersigod have n farm Of 100 acres
situated about Tour miles from KinRvond
which they viii sell cheap. a bout 90
~ res OF this farm Is under cultivation
ON buildings. sell wattred and a eDler.
dld " ung orchard. 10 * only about two
~ les from The Faiiresd apd IN undsrlaid
with 4-i"Ot .ciu Of cosi, Limo stone iu
Hb'lnd snce thurch md school houses
within mile of The iarm. Cal on on.
address SToNE 4 KILDOw,
kingwO0d. w Va
or 'meson Snyder on the premises.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1887-12-29

a numder Of lhe West Virginia
representatives., together with prom
inent citizens Of the State. have
called upon the Secretary Of War
during the past week urging the pro
motion Of Lieutenant James i. vii.
sen, Fret Lieutenant Of the Fourth
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1887-12-29

CONGRESSMAN HoGG. OF this State.
presented sixty three bills in two
days last week. Rather lively work,
thank you.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1887-12-29

Cheat River was frozen over on
last Monday, for the frat time this
winter. This will afford the small boy
a chance 60 try his nez skates.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1887-12-29

Hon. S. G. MoFFATT, member of
Congress from Michigan died in
Washington last Thursday of blood
poisoning.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1887-12-29

DANIEL MANNING, late secretary
OF the treasury, died at his home in
Albany, New York. last Saturday.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1887-12-29
Town Lots for Sale.

We have FOR Sale four town lots Nv eaet
Ming" ""d--H very desirable residence
nortinp 81 the town These lofs are vorv
desiiRble ~ they front on two stfoets-7f
feet N High street and 70 feet ON Main
street. and are 200 feet deep lay we'll ana
are snonth and dry Terms and prices
reasonable For further sinf1rmati1n ap.
ply 20 SToNE A. KILDow.
Kiugveod. w Va
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subscription /:

Born Houses Of Congress adjourn.
ed last Thursday until January 4.
1887.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1887-12-29

a telegraph line IL being construct.
ed from Piedmont TO Cumberland by
Che & q ?. railroad
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DEFY COrpetition!

y. H.: Terms positively cash.